[blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting
Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
lmartinez217 at gmail.com
Fri Aug 12 00:01:08 UTC 2011
Hi,
So, the carriier is very comfortable. The aches and pains come from the
rough environment and my legs or ankles just giving out on me. When I
encounter a valley sized crack in the sidewalk I trip but catch myself very
quickly and the result of that is sore and knotted leg muscles.
The straps on the Butterfly carrier, which is the one I have, are fantastic,
just not comfy enough when I have a tension headache that reaches my neck
and shoulders.
So, I'm shopping around for ideas and solutions.
---- Original Message -----
From: "Jennith Lucas" <nethy.ann at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting
> LM,
>
> I don't commute with Gideon, but we do a lot of walking and wearing.
> It sounds to me like your carrier might not be fitting properly. Could
> this be possible? We've started wearing our Gideon on the back, at 8
> months, 25 pounds, and 28 inches, but I still am able to wear him on
> the front comfortably for long periods of time.
>
> Your description of how you're feeling sounds EXACTLY how I've felt
> when I get a carry that's not quite right. It hurts for days, even if
> I take a break from carrying.
>
> I can't speak to your exact carrier, but I'm pretty certain it's
> similar to mine, just buckles where mine has ties.
>
> My other thought would be maybe you could just use the sling, making
> sure to switch shoulders. He sounds like a good size for the ring
> sling, though that's not a permanent solution, as I know from
> experience. (Gideon is just too big for the my ring sling; however,
> when I wore a friend's little boy who is 18 lbs it was wonderful and
> easy.)
>
> I have no suggestions as to stroller, as we haven't bought one since
> we stopped using his infant seat/stroller frame set up. However, if
> you do think a different carrier would help, I recommend checking out
> thebabywearer.com. You have to register for the forum, but people are
> very helpful and knowledgeable.
>
> Hope this helps! It sounds like a rough time for both you guys! Get
> lots of rest!!
>
> Jennith
>
> On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
> <lmartinez217 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'd love to hear what other parents are doing who work and commute with
>> their kids.
>>
>> Erik and I commute into the city and back for approximately 4 hours a
>> day. It's putting a lot of wear on my body though--especially as he gets
>> heavier. He's five and a half months old and about 19 pounds. He's also
>> pretty long at somewhere over 26 inches--and, ahhh, he's do for one of
>> those major growth spurts since six months is around the corner. Yikes!
>>
>> Anyways, I use a Beco Butterfly carrier and I love it. Anyone know if
>> there is a suggested height limit for front carriers? I carry him in the
>> front because I sit for about 45 minutes each way and the whole process
>> of switching him from back to front would be really
>> combersome--especially during crowded commuting hours. plus, he's a major
>> drooler and I can't have him drooling all down the back of my work
>> clothes every day.
>>
>> As he gets heavier, I find myself tripping more or stumbling more on the
>> terrible streets of San Francisco. The sidewalks are awful, and I twist
>> my ankles frequently on the cracks and objects lying in wait.
>>
>> I've got a City Mini stroller, but the elavators in the BART systems
>> often break down and they are pretty gross and dirty to begin with. I've
>> got an umbrella stroller I'm consdidering using along with a ring sling.
>> So, I have a super light weight stroller to use when I walk and a carrier
>> to pop him in and out of while on the train. But, using an umbrella
>> stroller and a cane is a bit challenging. I gfigured out how to hold my
>> cane and one of the handles in my hand, but ouch whenever the tip gets in
>> a crack!
>>
>> Any suggestions for how I can keep my body bfrom breaking? I'm home today
>> from work because my shoulder has just had enough and is protesting
>> greatly. Also, I get so many headaches that originate in my nexk and
>> shoulders and when I wear him, it makes things hurt worse.
>>
>> So, I know I sound like a crybaby, ha ha, but I'm open for some ideas
>> from those who are living it too.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> LM
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